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Joseph Curry, Deputy CHIEF, New York Fire Department, barks orders to rescue teams as firefighters and rescue teams search for survivors through the rubble and debris of the World Trade Centers in New York City in the area known as Ground Zero, after the 9/11 terrorists attacks

Joseph Curry, Deputy CHIEF, New York Fire Department, barks orders to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Preston Keres, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

The Russian deluge / Hassman̄. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The Russian deluge / Hassman̄. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows people clinging to a large rock in a stormy sea, some are royalty and some are terrorists; in a flash of lightning in the background appears the word "Revolt". Illus. in: Puck, v. 58, no. 15... More

American terrorist George Metesky being escorted by New York Detective Mike Lynch and Waterbury police officer Captain Ernest Pakul at Waterbury, Connecticut, police headquarters World Telegram & Sun photo by Ed. Ford

American terrorist George Metesky being escorted by New York Detective...

Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

George Metesky behind bars at Waterbury, Conn., police station World Telegram & Sun photo by Al Ravenna

George Metesky behind bars at Waterbury, Conn., police station World T...

Photograph shows American terrorist George Metesky in jail. Title from news agency caption on item. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

George Metesky in Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, today World Telegram & Sun photo by Phil Stanziola

George Metesky in Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, today World Telegra...

Photograph shows American terrorist George Metesky, suffering from tuberculosis, lying on a gurney while at Kings County Hospital being evaluated for his sanity. Title from news agency caption on item. Forms pa... More

George Metesky being brought from second to first floor to Waterbury police hqs. to be booked Flanking Metesky are Det. Mike Lynch (left) from 24th Sqd., N.Y., and Capt. Ernest Pakul of Waterbury police World Telegram & Sun photo by Phil Stanziola

George Metesky being brought from second to first floor to Waterbury p...

Title from news agency caption on item. Forms part of: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection (Library of Congress).

TSGT William Bridges, an Air Force security policeman, rushes toward a smoke-enveloped building occupied by a group of "terrorists" holding hostages. He is participating in an anti-terrorist training exercise being conducted by the 1ST Marine Brigade School

TSGT William Bridges, an Air Force security policeman, rushes toward a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George Rosekrans Release ... More

An Air Force security policeman prepares to enter a smoke-filled building being occupied by "terrorists." He is with a group of security police who are participating in anti-terrorist training being conducted by the 1ST Marine Brigade School

An Air Force security policeman prepares to enter a smoke-filled build...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Walter Perkins Release St... More

Two Air Force security policemen, with a U.S. Marine Corps instructor observing, prepare to enter a building occupied by a group of "terrorists" holding hostages. The policemen are taking part in an anti-terrorist training exercise being conducted by the 1st marine Brigade School

Two Air Force security policemen, with a U.S. Marine Corps instructor ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George Rosekrans Release ... More

A member of the 1ST Marine Brigade School, acting the part of a terrorist, points an M-60 machine gun out the open window of a building. A group of Air Force security policeman undergoing anti-terrorist training will attempt to capture the "terrorists" and secure the building

A member of the 1ST Marine Brigade School, acting the part of a terror...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bellows Air Force Station, Oahu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT George Rosekrans Release ... More

Informal tributes posted at the first, temporary memorial site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to those who perished on United Flight 93, which crashed during an attempt by passengers to recapture the plane, which had been hijacked by terrorists on 9/11/01

Informal tributes posted at the first, temporary memorial site in Shan...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Hostages held for 444 days by Iranian terrorists arrive at Rhein Main Air Base after their release

Hostages held for 444 days by Iranian terrorists arrive at Rhein Main ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

The body of Army LCOL Charles Ray is being carried from a VC-137 Stratoliner aircraft upon arrival. Ray was killed by terrorists in Paris

The body of Army LCOL Charles Ray is being carried from a VC-137 Strat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Tyler Release Status: Released to... More

Wife of late Army LCOL Charles Ray, killed by terrorists in Paris, France, is comforted by Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger as the body arrives at the base

Wife of late Army LCOL Charles Ray, killed by terrorists in Paris, Fra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Tyler Release Status: Released to... More

A view of an observation post and buildings on the outskirts of Beirut. Buildings throughout the city have been targets of terrorists attacks during the ongoing confrontation between Lebanoni forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

A view of an observation post and buildings on the outskirts of Beirut...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Barracks at Beirut International Airport. Two hundred and forty-one Marines lost their lives when the building was bombed by terrorists. The Marines have been deployed in Lebanon as part of the multi-national peacekeeping force following confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Barracks at Beirut International Airport. Two hundred and forty-one Marines lost their lives when the building was bombed by terrorists. The Marines have been deployed in Lebanon as part of the multi-national peacekeeping force following confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of a shell-damaged building in Beirut. Buildings throughout the city have been targets of terrorists attacks during the ongoing confrontation between Lebanoni forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

A view of a shell-damaged building in Beirut. Buildings throughout the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Barracks at Beirut International Airport. Two hundred and forty-one Marines lost their lives when the building was bombed by terrorists. The Marines have been deployed in Lebanon as part of the multi-national peacekeeping force following confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A modern statue stands in a park in shell-damaged Beirut. Buildings throughout the city have been targets of terrorists attacks during the ongoing confrontation between Lebanoni forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

A modern statue stands in a park in shell-damaged Beirut. Buildings th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Barracks at Beirut International Airport. Two hundred and forty-one Marines lost their lives when the building was bombed by terrorists. The Marines have been deployed in Lebanon as part of the multi-national peacekeeping force following confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Barracks at Beirut International Airport. Two hundred and forty-one Marines lost their lives when the building was bombed by terrorists. The Marines have been deployed in Lebanon as part of the multi-national peacekeeping force following confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization

Concrete slabs and rubble constitute the remains of the U.S. Marine Ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

IS1 Daniel J. Pellegrino visits the bomb-blasted American Embassy building. Pellegrino, assigned to the staff of the defense attache at the embassy, was in his office when terrorists detonated an explosion on April 18, 1983. The blast killed more than 60 persons and injured many others, including Pellergino

IS1 Daniel J. Pellegrino visits the bomb-blasted American Embassy buil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN) Scene Camera Operator: Jocm John D. Burlage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

A staff sergeant carrying an M16 rifle participates in a security exercise in which terrorists are trying to hijack a missile convoy. The sergeant is wearing multiple integrated laser engagement system (MILES) gear. The rifle is equipped with a MILES laser transmitter

A staff sergeant carrying an M16 rifle participates in a security exer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malstrom Air Force Base State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Frederick Laskey Release Status:... More

Hostages are fed under guard by "terrorists," while being held in a cottage at Burma Lake during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET. This exercise is designed to test the base special threat operations plan (SPECTO) and the counterterrorism readiness of the 519th Military Police Battalion and the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. (Substandard image)

Hostages are fed under guard by "terrorists," while being held in a co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long, ... More

A member of the counterterrorism team applies first aid to a victim "wounded" by gunfire during a "terrorists" attack at Burma Lake. This action, staged during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET, is designed to test the base special threat operations plan (SPECTO) and the readiness of the 519th Military Police Battalion and the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit

A member of the counterterrorism team applies first aid to a victim "w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long ... More

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion, respond to a staged hostage situation at Burma Lake. As part of exercise Orbit Sunset, an exercise designed to test the base "counter terrorism plan (SPECTO), "TERRORISTS" invaded a meeting of the Golf Club Advisory Council and captured "hostages." The men are armed with M-14 and M-16 rifles

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion, respond to a staged ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 4 Long Release Status: Released to Public C... More

One of the "terrorists," armed with a pistol, surveys the field surrounding Burma Lake as he guards one of the "hostages" captured during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET. This exercise is designed to test the base special threat operations plan (SPECTO) and the readiness of the 519th Military Police Battalion and the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit

One of the "terrorists," armed with a pistol, surveys the field surrou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long, ... More

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion, armed with .45 caliber pistols and shotguns, react to a staged hostage situation at Burma Lake during exercise Orbit Sunset, an exercise designed to test the base counter terrorism plan (SPECTO). "TERRORISTS" invaded a meeting of the Gold Club Advisory Council and captured "hostages."

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion, armed with .45 caliber...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 4 Long Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion attend to those "wounded" by gunfire during a "terrorists" invasion of Burma Lake. This action, staged during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET, is designed to test the base special threat operations plan (SPECTO) and the readiness of the 519th Military Police Battalion and the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. (Substandard image)

Members of the 519th Military Police Battalion attend to those "wounde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long, ... More

Hostages are bound and restrained by "terrorists," during the staged seizure of Burma Lake during Exercise ORBIT SUNSET. This exercise is designed to test the base special threat operations plan (SPECTO) and the counterterrorism readiness of the 519th Military Police Battalion and the 144th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit

Hostages are bound and restrained by "terrorists," during the staged s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ORBIT SUNSET Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Long, ... More

Security policemen search suspected "terrorists" on the flight line during a base mobility exercise

Security policemen search suspected "terrorists" on the flight line du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Lynn Polley Release Status: Releas... More

The flag-draped casket containing the body of Steelworker 2nd Class (SW2) (DV) Robert D. Stetham is carried from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft by a Navy casket team upon arrival from Beirut, Lebanon. Stetham was killed by terrorists who hijacked TWA flight 847 in Athens, Greece, where he had just completed an assignment and was returning to the U.S

The flag-draped casket containing the body of Steelworker 2nd Class (S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas P. Tesner Release Status:... More

The family of Steelworker 2nd Class (SW2) (DV) Robert D. Stethem stands with Vice President George Bush, left, during the arrival of the serviceman's body from Beirut, Lebanon. Stethem was killed by terrorists who hijacked TWA flight 847 in Athens, Greece, where he had just completed an assignment and was returning to the US

The family of Steelworker 2nd Class (SW2) (DV) Robert D. Stethem stand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas P. Tesner Release Status:... More

Vice President George Bush speaks as the body of Steelworker 2nd Class (SW2) (DV) Robert D. Stethem arrives from Beirut, Lebanon. Stethem was killed by terrorists who hijacked TWA flight 847 in Athens, Greece, where he had just completed an assignment and was returning to the US

Vice President George Bush speaks as the body of Steelworker 2nd Class...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas P. Tesner Release Status:... More

The family of Steelworker 2nd Class (SW2) (DV) Robert D. Stethem stands with Vice President George Bush, left, during the arrival of the serviceman's body from Beirut, Lebanon. Stethem was killed by terrorists who hijacked TWA flight 847 in Athens, Greece, where he had just completed a temporary assignment and was returning to the US

The family of Steelworker 2nd Class (SW2) (DV) Robert D. Stethem stand...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas P. Tesner Release Status:... More

Captain James W. Conte, Chaplain Corps, speaks as the body of Steelworker 2nd Class (SW2) (DV) Robert D. Stethem arrives from Beirut, Lebanon. Stethem was killed by terrorists who hijacked TWA flight 847 in Athens, Greece, where he had just completed a temporary assignment and was returning to the U.S

Captain James W. Conte, Chaplain Corps, speaks as the body of Steelwor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Tesner Release Status: Released t... More

A US naval officer at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden answers reporters' questions concerning former TWA hostages who are at the center to receive medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A US naval officer at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden answe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostage Captain John Testrake upon his arrival at the base. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostage Capt...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A bus carrying former TWA hostages arrive at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. They had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A bus carrying former TWA hostages arrive at USAF Regional Medical Cen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Former TWA hostages stand beside a C-141B Starlifter aircraft after their arrival at the base. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages stand beside a C-141B Starlifter aircraft after th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A welcome sign is displayed atop the air traffic control tower to celebrate the arrival of the former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A welcome sign is displayed atop the air traffic control tower to cele...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

MAJ. LeRoy Edwards, commander of the C-141B Starlifter aircraft that brought former TWA hostages to the base, answers questions from reporters. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

MAJ. LeRoy Edwards, commander of the C-141B Starlifter aircraft that b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A security policeman stands guard outside the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden where former TWA hostages will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A security policeman stands guard outside the USAF Regional Medical Ce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Former TWA hostage Clinton Suggs waves to well-wishers upon his arrival at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given a medical check prior to his return to the US. Suggs is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Clinton Suggs waves to well-wishers upon his arriva...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Media photographers take pictures from outside the front gate of the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages are receiving medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Media photographers take pictures from outside the front gate of the U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

CBS News is among the media covering the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

CBS News is among the media covering the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A young spectator holds a miniature America flag to celebrate the arrival of the former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A young spectator holds a miniature America flag to celebrate the arri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostages upon their arrival from Beirut, Lebanon. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush and Mrs. Bush greet former TWA hostages upo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Sergeant (SGT) Leroy McKenzie, loadmaster aboard the C-141B Starlifer aircraft that brought former TWA hostages to the base, talks to a reporter. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Sergeant (SGT) Leroy McKenzie, loadmaster aboard the C-141B Starlifer ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Vice-President and Mrs. George bush leave Air Force Two upon their arrival at the air base to greet former TWA hostages. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice-President and Mrs. George bush leave Air Force Two upon their arr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Pellum Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Spectators wave to former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the base. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators wave to former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the base....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Flight commander Major (MAJ) LeRoy Edwards, right, and copilot Captain (CPT) Richard S. Wharton talk with reporters after transporting former TWA hostages to the base aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Flight commander Major (MAJ) LeRoy Edwards, right, and copilot Captain...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Vice President George Bush greets former TWA hostages as they leave a C-141B Starlifter aircraft upon their arrival from Beirut, Lebanon. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush greets former TWA hostages as they leave a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

TWA crew members Philip Maresca, left, and Ben Zimmerman, arrive at USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA crew members Philip Maresca, left, and Ben Zimmerman, arrive at US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of the former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of the former TWA hos...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Thirty-nine American flags fly at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Thirty-nine American flags fly at the entrance to the USAF Regional Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A spectator holds up a sign welcoming the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A spectator holds up a sign welcoming the arrival of former TWA hostag...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

TWA Captain John Testrake waves to a crowd as he boards a bus to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA Captain John Testrake waves to a crowd as he boards a bus to the U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Framed by two of 39 American flags flying at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, a patient waits for the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens will be given medical checks at the center prior to their return to the US. They had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Framed by two of 39 American flags flying at the entrance to the USAF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Former TWA hostages arrive at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages arrive at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Hospital personnel and patients greet former TWA hostages upon their arrival at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where they will be given medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Hospital personnel and patients greet former TWA hostages upon their a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill celebrates his freedom upon arriving at the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given medical check prior to returning to the US. Hill is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill celebrates his freedom upon arriving at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernanco Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Spectators cheer the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, Lebanon. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators cheer the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

One of 39 American flags flies at the entrance to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where former TWA hostages are receiving medical checks prior to their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

One of 39 American flags flies at the entrance to the USAF Regional Me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Sergeant (SGT) Deadra Tabone, 435th Security Police Squadron, stands guard during the arrival of Vice President George Bush. Bush is arriving at the base to greet former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Sergeant (SGT) Deadra Tabone, 435th Security Police Squadron, stands g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

TWA Captain John Testrake, center, is greeted by the hospital commander upon his arrival to the USAF Regional Medical Center Weisbaden, where he will be given a medical check prior to his return to the US. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA Captain John Testrake, center, is greeted by the hospital commande...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Weisbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Spectators await the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, Lebanon. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators await the arrival of the former TWA hostages from Beirut, L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Spectators hold up a sign welcoming former TWA hostages to the base. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators hold up a sign welcoming former TWA hostages to the base. T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

TWA Captain John Testrake is the first to exit from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft upon his arrival from Beirut, Lebanon. Testrake is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA Captain John Testrake is the first to exit from a C-141B Starlifte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Vice President George Bush speaks at the arrival of former TWA hostage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Spectators cheer the arrival of Vice President George Bush prior to the arrival of former TWA hostages. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators cheer the arrival of Vice President George Bush prior to th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

TWA crew member Philip Maresca is met by friends and relatives upon his return to the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA crew member Philip Maresca is met by friends and relatives upon hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

Well-wishers wave America flags to welcome former TWA hostages back to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers wave America flags to welcome former TWA hostages back to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft for a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft for a flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Well-wishers wave American flags to welcome the former TWA hostages back to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers wave American flags to welcome the former TWA hostages ba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill waves to well-wishers as he arrives at the base, where they will board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Hill is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Peter Hill waves to well-wishers as he arrives at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft waits for former TWA hostages to board for a flight to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft waits for former TWA hostages to board...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan greet former TWA hostages on the flight line upon their arrival back to the US. They are part of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan greet former TWA hostages on the flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and well-wishers salute the flag during a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan and well-wishers salute the flag duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

Well-wishers wave goodbye as former TWA hostages board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers wave goodbye as former TWA hostages board a flight to And...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A child carrying a large welcome home sign and an American flag waits to greet former TWA hostages arriving back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A child carrying a large welcome home sign and an American flag waits ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Former TWA hostages wave to family and friends upon their arrival back in the US. They are part of a group of 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages wave to family and friends upon their arrival back...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Spectators wait for former TWA hostages to arrive at the base, where they will board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Spectators wait for former TWA hostages to arrive at the base, where t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Former TWA hostage Robert Brown gives a thumbs up signal to well-wishers as he arrives at the base to board a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Brown is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostage Robert Brown gives a thumbs up signal to well-wishe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Well-wishers look on as former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Well-wishers look on as former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A crowd carrying welcome home signs waits to greet former TWA hostages arriving back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A crowd carrying welcome home signs waits to greet former TWA hostages...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

A former TWA hostage waves an American flag as he rushes to greet family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage waves an American flag as he rushes to greet fami...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

TWA crew members Ben Zimmerman, Captain John Testrake, and Philip Maresca wave to well-wishers before boarding the plane for a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. They are among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

TWA crew members Ben Zimmerman, Captain John Testrake, and Philip Mare...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft for a flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages board a chartered TWA L-1011 aircraft for a flight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT David S. Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan prepare to depart the flight line aboard Marine One, a VH-3D Sea King helicopter from Marine Helicopter Squadron 1. They are leaving the base after participating in a ceremony honoring former TWA hostages upon their return to the U.S. The 39 U.S. citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan prepare to depart the flight line abo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

Former TWA hostages are greeted by family and friends upon their arrival back in the US. They are part of a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Former TWA hostages are greeted by family and friends upon their arriv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

A large welcome home sign surrounded by America flags stands ready to welcome former TWA hostages back to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A large welcome home sign surrounded by America flags stands ready to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival back in the US. He is among a group of 39 US citizens who had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

A former TWA hostage is greeted by family and friends upon his arrival...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Rele... More

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan deplane after speaking privately with former TWA hostages upon their return to the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan deplane after speaking privately with...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lono Kollars Release Status: Rel... More

Servicemen in the crowd of well-wishers salute former TWA hostages as they arrive back in the US. The 39 US citizens had been held captive for 16 days in Beirut, Lebanon, by Shiite Moslem terrorists

Servicemen in the crowd of well-wishers salute former TWA hostages as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Hammond Release Status: Released... More

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